Wednesday 31 December, 8:30pm - 9:00pmon BBC Two

University Challenge

Name: 8:35pm - University Challenge
Start: 2026-01-01T20:35:00Z
End: 2026-01-01T21:05:00Z
Location: BBC Two

Series 25: Christmas 2025:Semi-Final 1

It's the first semi-final of this special all-star seasonal series. Two of the highest-scoring winning teams from the heats return to play again. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

Category: Educational / Game show
Original air date: 31/12/2025

Cast and crew

Bridget CaldwellDirector
Roger TillingNarrator
Amol RajanHost

Upcoming broadcasts

Today, 8:30pmon BBC Two
Series 25
Today, 8:30pmon BBC Two HD
Series 25
Tomorrow, 8:30pmon BBC Two
Series 25
Tomorrow, 8:30pmon BBC Two HD
Series 25
Wednesday 31 December, 8:30pmon BBC Two HD
Series 25
Thursday 1 January, 8:35pmon BBC Two
Series 25